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Folk in Moray and Banffshire will be hanging out the bunting and flying the flags to mark the coronation of King Charles III.

A long list of events are taking place over the course of the extended three-day weekend.

These include a lunch at Elgin Town Hall, to which a special invitation is extended to Ukrainian refugees.

A full programme of all the local events currently known by Moray Council can be viewed at the bottom of this article.

In addition, communities hosting events are being invited to publish the details on the official online map HERE

Meanwhile, it's been suggested that churches could open their doors so people can watch the coronation service in the company of others.

In addition, bell ringers from around the UK are being invited to come forward to 'Ring for the King'.

The Lord Lieutenants of Moray and Banffshire Seymour Monro and Andrew Simpson will both be representing the region at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6, as will several local people who have received honours.

Seymour said: "Everyone is encouraged to join in the celebrations this is a great opportunity for communities to come together to mark a new era."

A special bank holiday on Monday, May 8, marks The Big Help Out, where residents are being encouraged to join local voluntary organisations for the day. More details HERE

At the start of the weekend a total of 500 outstanding volunteers from across the UK will be announced as Coronation Champions.

Several Moray and Banffshire individuals are among those whose names have been submitted.

Andrew Simpson said: "King Charles III was keen the events surrounding his coronation should reflect issues he views as vital to the country in the 21st Century.

"These themes of community and volunteering are central to all the activities being planned across our areas.

"The local organisers are to be congratulated on their hard work and creativity in putting together so many fantastic events."

Finally, on Sunday, May 14, a service of celebration will be held from 6pm at St Laurence Church in Forres.

This multi-faith service will be open to everyone with invitations also going to recent award winners, the emergency services, Armed Forces, community groups, youth organisations and schools.

John Cowe, Moray Council's civic leader, said: "The community spirit is very much in evidence throughout Moray.

"I hope we can all see the coronation weekend as an opportunity to be together, work together and celebrate together."

Council leader Kathleen Robertson said: "Weve all seen the footage and photos of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, so it will be wonderful for us all to make new memories together."

Coronation activities currently known about in Moray and Banffshire:

Thursday, May 4:

Cornhill Guild Coffee Morning: 10-11.30am

Friday, May 5:

Drummuir 21 group holding a service and tree planting: Location and time TBC

Saturday, May 6:

Buckie: Street party, High Street

Buckie sing-a-long: Fishermens Hall, 2-4pm & 6-8pm

Dufftown Royal British Legion: Ceilidh, 7-11pm

Findochty: Street party, Link Road

Findhorn Yacht Club: Screening of Coronation with tea and cake, time TBC

Findhorn James Milne Institute: community street party and flotilla in the Bay, 1pm-4pm

Forglen Hall: Coronation viewing and lunch, time TBC

Glenrinnes Community Centre: Hog roast and Ceilidh, 6.30pm

Portessie Community Hall Committee: Live screening with coffee and cake and family fun day, 10am-2pm

Sunday, May 7

Aberchirder Community Association: Fun day at MacRobert Park, 12-4pm

Alves Community Hall: Posh Afternoon Tea Party, 2-4pm

Banff Castle Community Gathering: 12pm

Buckie Rotary Vintage Vehicle Run: Buckie to Portsoy, 10.30am-3.30pm

Buckie Fishermens Hall: Indoor street party, 2-4.30pm

Burghead Community Hall: Posh Afternoon Tea, 2-4.30pm

Craigellachie Village Council: Community Picnic at Craigellachie Park, 1-4pm (tbc)

Duffus: Gordonstoun Community Picnic, time TBC

Elgin: Street party, Reidhaven Street

Elgin Town Hall: Ukraine/Scotland Afternoon Tea, 3-5pm

Elgin: Williamson Hall, St Columbus Church: Afternoon Tea Party, time TBC

Hopeman Bowling Club Big Picnic: 2pm

Hopeman: Community Picnic in the Pavilion, all day

Lossiemouth: 2-3 Group Soup & Sweet, Football Club, 12-2pm

Portknockie Community Council: Big Lunch, 12-4pm

Portsoy Royal Scottish Country Dance Society: Dances through the decades, Portsoy Church Centre, time TBC

Portsoy 75 club and thrift shop: Afternoon tea, Church Centre, Town Hall & Scout Hut, time TBC

Spey Bay Community Hall: Posh Afternoon Tea Party, 2-4pm

Monday, May 8

Banff & MacDuff Mens Shed: volunteering, time TBC

Drummuir 21: volunteering to clear and improve school grounds (Botriphnie Primary School), time TBC

Kingston: Unveiling King Charles III memorial bench, bring your own picnic, from 1pm

Private events

Abbeyside Care Home: Afternoon tea party and BBQ

Abbeyvale Care Home: Afternoon tea party

Andersons Care Home: Afternoon cream tea and street party

Glenisla Care Home: Afternoon tea party

Speyside Care Home: Garden Party

The Grove Care Home: Afternoon tea party

VIP Childcare nursery: A week of Coronation themed activities and picnic in the Biblical Garden, Elgin

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